A living history museum that tells the stories of the people of Appalachia through the artifacts they left behind. Smithsonian Affiliate. Founded in 1969.
John Rice Irwin displayed Appalachian pioneer history in a way that no one else ever has.
His tens of thousands of items in the Museum of Appalachia remind us that we don’t have to go outside our own backyards to find interesting people.
The Museum of Appalachia announced its founder, John Rice Irwin, died Sunday at age 91. Irwin, a renowned historian and writer, spent his life pursuing his passion of preserving the history and culture of the Appalachian Mountains. https://t.co/eE3SRHZnZL
HUNDREDS of Barn Dance silent auction items are now open for bidding! Download the Handbid app, search for “Museum of Appalachia Barn Dance 2021,” and bid on getaways, gift cards, handmade items, one-of-a-kind experiences, and much more!
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Calling all fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dobro players and more, register now for the Great Appalachian Fiddlers’ Convention at the Museum of Appalachia on June 1st! https://t.co/jg1Nw1oK8L
We are here with The Teno Family at the Jellico Welcome Center celebrating National Tourism Week! We will be here until noon! #nationaltourismweek#thetenos — in Jellico, TN https://t.co/5f56FCzEyU
The Museum of Appalachia is looking for several team members to join our restaurant family. We are searching for individuals with a friendly, upbeat personality and a positive attitude, who are willing to... https://t.co/huh2zeS5UY